1919
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Christ on the Mount of Olives is a 1919 oil by Gyula Benczúr, a Art Nouveau work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
This painting depicts a man in a green skirt and orange shirt, kneeling on a rocky surface with his head bowed. An angel stands behind him, dressed in white robes with outstretched arms. The scene is set against a dark background, with a beam of light illuminating the angel's figure. The angel's presence adds a sense of calmness to the scene, while the man's posture conveys a sense of reverence or prayer. The use of dark colors in the background creates a somber mood, which is contrasted by the angel's radiant figure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Gyula Benczúr.
Gyula Benczúr (28 January 1844 – 16 July 1920) was a Hungarian painter and art teacher.
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